BaMakey TP III CW Morse Code Paddle Key

Okay, so there you have it! The Bamakey TP-III. Finally I can stop my search for a portable CW paddle that worthy of a home in my POTA Go Bag. If you've followed this channel, you know I've been trying to find a good portable paddle and have not had the best of luck. I did find the Begali Expedition which I absolutely love, but one problem, I like it so much, I don't want to take it out of the shack. It's now my main key and it has a permanent place on my desk.

So if you'e looking for a portable CW paddle, do yourself a favor and forget about the plastic 3d printed paddles, or the Chinese all metal paddle, or the dirt cheap plastic paddles. Go ahead and bite the bullet and get yourself a BamaKey TP III. Granted, they're expensive, Shipped mine was $189, but I think it's worth every penny. It's small, light weight, agile and built like a tank. I love the little box and strap that comes with it for storage. This is the key, if it were lost or stolen, I'd immediately email Markus and see how fast he could get a replacement to me. I can tell you in most cases, you're going to be waiting while to get one if you're in the States. There's such a demand for these paddles that whenever Markus gets a batch together, they go out the door pretty fast, but don't hesitate to get in contact with him. His customer service is top notch.

That's one of the only downside I've come across, it takes awhile to get one of these paddles.

Other considerations I might note is that it does not come with a cord, that's no biggie, Just be aware you'll need to provide one. Another thing, it has a pretty low profile and depending on your mounting surface the paddle may be uncomfortably low. It does have really strong magnets on the bottom, so if you do choose to mount it will stay in place. It's not a problem for me, as I'm really comfortable holding it in the closed palm of my left hand while I operate it with my right. Overall, I'm really pleased with my purchase and highly recommend this to anyone wanting a high quality portable paddle.
Thanks for watching and as always, I hope you have a great day!